Fresh Orange And Black Bean Salad

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Summer salad to enjoy for dinner or lunch. The 2 hour cook time includes 1/2 hour cool down time for the beans.

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Steps

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In a large glass bowl , combine the orange juice , olive oil and salt , stir well.

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Add the oranges , red bell pepper , celery , green onion and cilantro , stir throughly to coat.

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Chill ingredients in refrigerator while preparing beans rinse beans and pick over.

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In a medium pot bring 4 cups of water to boil , add beans , reduce heat to simmer , partially cover and simmer 1 1 / 2 hours or until beans are tender , stirring ocassionally.

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When beans are tender , drain off water , and allow to cool.

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When beans are cool add to chilled mixture , tossing to coat.

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Serve.

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Ingredients

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dried black beans, orange juice, olive oil, kosher salt, navel oranges, red bell pepper, celery, green onion, cilantro leaf